(a) WEIGELA. Bloom late spring. Grow to- 
medium height. Sprays of bell-shap- 
ed blooms, set off by deep green foliage, make 
a handsome shrub for screen or tall border. 
Thrives in moist alkaline soil in wind-sheltered 
location. Grows in all zones. See Zone Map on 
Page 73. Requires winter protection in zones 8 
and 9. Plant one of each of these varieties for a 
colorful spring border. 
91 GB 5831—WeIGELA Co.LLecTion. Includes 1 
each of 3 below. 18-24in.......... 3 for $1.85 
91 GB 5825—WeEIGELA, RosgEa. (W. florida). 
Deep rose-pink flowers. Free-flowering 
shrub of brightly colored, good-size blooms. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each...55c; 
2-3 ft. Prepaid. Each.. .70c; 3 for. 1,95 
91 GB 5326—WEIGELA, VARIEGATED. (W. flo- 
rida variegata). Blooms in masses of lovely 
pink blossoms. Leaves have creamy edges. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each. .80c; 3 for $2.25 
91 GB 5829—WeiceLa, Eva RatHKe. (W. 
wagneri). Showy, ruby red flowers, bright- 
ened by a light center. Blooms profusely. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each.. 80c; Stor $2.25 
2-3 ft. Prepaid. Each. $1.10; Stor) 3.15 
AZALEA. (Rhododendron molle). Blooms in late 
spring. Medium low shrub. The famous south- 
ern flowering evergreen in a variety so hardy 
it withstands temperatures down to 20° below 
zero. Masses of large orchid-shaped blooms 
make the bush more striking than any other 
shrub. Handsome polished foliage is evergreen 
in mild climates. Shrub prefers half-shaded, 
somewhat sheltered position in moist, well- 
drained acid type soil. Best suited in zones 4 
through 8. Plant in spring only. 
(0) 91 GB 5409—Prince FrepDeRIcK. Pink. 
91 GB 5408—IsaBELLA VANHOUTTE. Yellow. 
91 GB 5424—G. C. Vanto.. Deep rich red. 
Prices OF ABOVE AZALEAS 
10-15 in. Prepaid. Each .$ 2.50; 3 for $7.20 
91 GB 5406— AzaLea Mo.uis. Same healthy 
plants as above but not separated by color. 
No color choice. 8-12 in. Prepaid. 
ISOS 6 ocaes cos $1.85; 3 for: sane Sowo 
(H) ForsyTHIA. (Golden Bell). One of the 
first shrubs to bloom in the spring. Tall- 
growing. Before leaves appear, the entire bush 
becomes blanketed with a cloud of yellow 
flowers that almost hides the branches and 
makes a brilliant display. In late Winter, you 
may cut branches for easy forcing into bloom 
indoors. Slender, clean-looking leaves are kept 
late into fall. Plants are most effective in clumps 
of 3 or more, allowed to grow naturally without 
pruning. Plant spring or fall in sun orin partial 
shade. Hardy in all zones, but best suited 
north of zone 2. 
91 GB 5332—SprinG GLory. Recent Forsy- 
thia development with a profusion of soft 
yellow blooms on arching branches. Produces 
more and larger blooms of a more delicate 
shade than most other Forsythia varieties that 
the branches seem weighted down. 
2-3 ft. Prepaid. Each...$1.00; 3 for $2.85 
91 GB 5313—Forrtunel. This is the standard 
Forsythia that bloomsin abundance inmany 
spring gardens. Rich, golden yellow blossoms 
bloom on graceful, upright shrub. Also desir- 
able for its yellowish bark in winter. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each. .55c; 3 for $1.50 
2-3 ft. Prepaid...... Each 70c; Storm. oo) 
COMPLETE SHIPPING INFORMATION and Wards 
Nursery Stock Warranty given on Page 74. 
See Facts About Wards Shrubs on Page 22. 
Turn to Page 72 for Planting Zone Map. 
24 WARDS cxspr 
3 for $1.50 
91 GB 5404—-FLOwERING ALMOND, PINK. 
(Prunus glandulosa). Blooms late spring. 
Low to medium height. Few others so radiant 
or so graceful in spring. Before leaves appear, 
every branch is fluffy with hundreds of tiny 
double pink flowers snuggled tight against the 
bark. Dark green foliage continues to add 
charm to garden when bloom is gone. Makes 
a low, rounded compact bush as wide as it is 
tall. Grows everywhere from Canada to Mex- 
ico. Plant in sheltered location in zones 8 and 9. 
Persists without special care or attention. Plant 
in sun, 3 to 5 ft. apart in spring or fall. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each. .75c; 3 for $2.10 
2-3 ft. Prepaid. Each. .95c; 3 for 2270) 
91 GB 5383—Kerria. (K. japonica flora ple- 
na). Blooms late spring and occasionally 
until frost. Medium height, slender graceful 
shrub. Bright yellow double flowers resemble 
button chrysanthemums. Excellent for cutting. 
Bushy stems remain bright green all winter. 
Plant in sun or partial shade in Spring only. 
May be pruned if desired. Hardy in zones 1 
through 7; need protection zone 8. 
12-18 in. Prepaid. Each. ..95c; 3 for $2.70 
(w) SPRING HEATHER. 32s taciee a= Not AVAILABLE 
(N) (P) Mock ORANGE (Philadelphus). Bloom 
early summer. Waxy, glistening 
sweetly fragrant white flowers in great profu- 
sion cover the vigorous plant. Prefer sun but 
stand shade better than most other shrubs. Do 
well in most soils. Attractive foliage may be 
pruned after flowering. Hardy in all zones. 
Plant in spring or fall. 
91 GB 5477—Mock ORANGE VIRGINAL. (P. 
virginalis). Medium height and slightly ir- 
regular growth. This is one of the largest semi- 
double mock oranges. Pure white flowers bloom 
in abundance. Known for its fragrance—a 
spray perfumes an entire room. Tips of new 
shoots flower constantly in summer. Vigorous, 
erect grower. Prefers full sun, but stands partial 
shade. Hardy in all zones. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each... .85c; 8 for $2.40 
2-3 ft. Prepaid. Each. .$1.05; 3 for 3.00 
91 GB 5491—Mock ORANGE, MINNESOTA 
SNOWFLAKE. (Phil. hybrid.) Medium to tall. 
New, very double, extra large flowering Mock 
Orange. Even the bottom completely covered 
with snow-white flowers. Unusually fragrant. 
Symmetrical bush, gracefully branched with 
neat, beautiful foliage. Has withstood temper- 
atures to 30° below zero. Pat. No. 538. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each $1.25; 3 for $3.60 
91 GB 5321—Mock ORANGE, CORONARIUS. 
(P. coronarius). Tall-growing. Most fragrant 
of all mock oranges. Large, gold-crowned, sin- 
gle white flowers. Graceful, upright branches 
with an abundance of dark green foliage. Pre- 
fers sun. 
18-24 in. Prepaid. Each ...50c; 3 for $1.38 
Emi, THO ans dhonorathote 65c; 3 for 1.80 
TRANSPLANTONE 
Reduces Loss in Transplanting 
Speeds up root growth on shrubs and trees, 
establishes plants more quickly after trans- 
planting. This Vitamine-hormone combination 
contains the best chemicals known for making 
roots grow stronger. Y2 oz. makes 5 gals. solu- 
tion. Instructions for use included. 
87 GB 11994—V, oz. -Prepaidins.3.. een 25¢ 
87 GB 11995—3 oz. Prepdid,......i.... $1.00 
ImpoRTANT—Nursery Stock graded by American 
Association of Nurserymen standards. See 
Facts About Wards Shrubs, Page 22. 
SHRUBS FOR SHADY Spots — Azalea, Sweet 
Shrub, Dogwood, Hydrangea, Honeysuckle, 
Mock Orange, Barberry, Forsythia, Coral- 
berry. All are shown on Pages 22 through 28. 
Att Warps Nursery STOCK SHIPPED PREPAID FROM NURSERY 
